CHILD SUPPORT SPECIALIST I

CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES DEPARTMENTFiling Dates(THE APPLICATION FILING PERIOD WILL BEGIN ON JULY 28, 2025, AT 8: 00 AM (PT) - CONTINUOUS. WE WILL KEEP ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS UNTIL THE POSITIONS ARE FILLED. THE APPLICATION WINDOW MAY CLOSE UNEXPECTEDLY ONCE WE HAVE ENOUGH QUALIFIED CANDIDATES. ) NO OUT-OF-CLASS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS EXAMINATION. Exam NumberN1613HType Of RecruitmentWe encourage applications from everyone.

WHY WORK FOR US?With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California, over 116,000 employees in more than 38 Departments, we provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more. We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee.

The County has more than 2,300 different job descriptions, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the country. Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate to reach your fullest personal and professional potential. The Team Member We Are Searching ForA dedicated professional with strong interpersonal, analytical, and administrative skills, coupled with a deep dedication, and a genuine passion to serving the community to make a positive impact.

Special Salary InformationNew appointments shall be compensated at Step 3 ($4,147. 10/monthly) of the Child Support Specialist I salary range. Benefit InformationRepresented Employees: Cafeteria Benefit Plan, Contributory Defined Benefit Retirement Plan, Matched Deferred Compensation & Thrift Plans (as declared by the Board of Supervisors), 13 Paid Holidays, Generous Vacation and Sick Leave Benefits, Flexible Work Schedules. DefinitionParticipates in on-the-job training by performing specialized duties related to the intake, establishment, and enforcement of court orders for the collection of child support obligations.

Classification StandardsPositions allocable to this entry-level class are assigned to the Child Support Services Department, receive instruction and practical experience under close supervision, and typically report to a Supervising Child Support Officer. Incumbents obtain information from various sources, use case management systems, initiate and process case documents, and respond to inquiries from the public while developing an increasing knowledge of child support programs, systems and applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations.

Positions in this class are distinguished from the journey-level classification of Child Support Officer II by the performance of assignments of limited scope and complexity where technical review of work is made on a frequent basis. Incumbents in this class are required to serve a one-year probationary period.